JKIDD
Auto Addict
I picked up a 500C, 124K miles, smoking heavily. Looking for advice from anyone who has replaced the head gasket on the Multiair motor. Are there other likely failure points besides the gasket? Am I better off pulling the motor or doing it in the car. Been 30 something years since I replaced one (several early 80's Civics, & early to mid 80's Toyota pickups). I know the principals are the same, but I read the Multiair unit can be difficult. No water in the oil or evidence of oil in the coolant tank. Came up to temp & didn't overheat. Motor starts fine. Will run fine, even though its smoking. Will rev good but will periodically bog down or stall. Worst case I'll throw in a junkyard motor.